trailer << /Size 67 /Info 20 0 R /Root 23 0 R /Prev 117549 /ID[<3013820267cc20c18f38ceb2ef54c0c3>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 23 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 19 0 R /Metadata 21 0 R /AcroForm 24 0 R >> endobj 24 0 obj << /Fields [ ] /DR << /Font << /ZaDb 16 0 R /Helv 17 0 R >> /Encoding << /PDFDocEncoding 18 0 R >> >> /DA (/Helv 0 Tf 0 g ) >> endobj 65 0 obj << /S 98 /V 209 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 66 0 R >> stream This side-by-side comparison is something that you won't find on any of our competitor's sites, and we encourageanyone who is consideringhaving their stock re-shaped to check out the comparison photos. C.-{.-~Q~vVW?[.aMF^fV?4J/:50fb0L@w6l=lMaCFnO,ta#ip:xCr3A?Z[Hi6? After: Color case stripped and bands polished to armory bright. Italian Gun Manufactures Proof Marks & Dates. A faithful reproduction of long guns used by trading companies such as Northwest Co, Hudsons Bay Co., and American Fur Co. beginning in the late 1700s. When we're finished, you can't tell the markings were ever there. Davide Pedersoli reproduction of an English pattern flintlock rifle featuring an octagon-to-round barrel. In addition to the historical aspects, you can expect ballistic accuracy, ensured by the modern broaching system for the barrels intended for target shooting and hunting. 2019 Ted Fund Donors Compact in size with striking aesthetics. In this instance, the code letter is 'M' for 1932-33, indicating that the rifle was manufacture. Do not briefly glance over a page and assume that the information you require is not there. This would suggest that "I" as well as "Q" was no longer deemed to be ambiguous, as had previously been the case with the Fig.1 stamp configuration. 0000000016 00000 n The overall length of this gun 95 cm / 37.4" and the excellent balance of the 3,3 kilograms (7.27 lbs) overall weight makes it easier and more comfortable to manage. The trigger of the Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II lever action rifle is a single action only, with an external hammer. 0000051711 00000 n Inseparable companion in life, the rifle, mainly a flintlock, was the tool of survival and defense. The buttstock also features an adjustable cheek riser and a Microcell technology buttpad that will absorb most of the felt recoil generated by the two generous hunting chamberings the Boarbuster Mark II is offered in. Recreating a history of more than 150 years, our models represent for collectors, shooters and hunters a wide range of guns, short and long, military and civil, that characterize the historic period between the 1730s and the 1890s. We then stain it to the same deep red-ish browns of originalEnfields before applying several hand-rubbedcoats of Linseed Oil-the same finish applied to originalmuskets. 100 pages, available in 4 languages. ,!x#B3`Ev Davide Pedersoli, one of Italy's oldest manufacturers has had three logos since 1957. The ISBN numbers for these reference books are in the bibliography. The receiver of the Boarbuster Mark II rifle is machined out of solid billet. Recreating a history of more than 150 years, our models represent for collectors, shooters and historical re-enactors the widest panorama of reproductions of historical re-enactment guns. 0000001537 00000 n With such B.S.A. The Hawkens larger bore and excellent accuracy ensured westward-bound explorers had a rifle that would decisively handle any beast encountered along the trail. The .44 Magnum was, and still is, undoubtedly effective against human attackers, but large-sized hunting preys such as deer and wild boars are a whole different ball game as the curved trajectory of .44 Mag makes it unsuitable for those uses on all but the shortest of ranges, and particularly unapt when it comes to take a shot at a range exceeding 50 meters (54.68 yards). 0000005051 00000 n The PedersoliBoarbuster Mark II rifle we're talking about today is a perfect example of a "modern classic": manufactured with the best and most modern materials and technologies that the Pedersoli company has access to, it traces its roots deeply on the tried-and-true, robust mechanical layout of the Winchester 1886 as upgraded in 1935 by the Winchester Model 71 hence why the product line is called the Pedersoli 86/71. 104 Code following the model name on arms made for Sears, Roebuck . - Via Artigiani, 57 25063 Gardone V.T. * With, for example, the BSA Model 15 or BSA Model 12/15 Martini-actioned rifles, the view mark should be visible both on the barrel and on the action body RHS top. 0000013943 00000 n NRA Life Patron, US Navy 1967-2001; Vintage motorcycle racing, restoring; CAS; Trap; Skeet; US&World History; Work DoD weapons R&D. 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However, such date codes as there are are still useful in dating the many firearms manufactured between the First and Second World Wars, including much output from the Birmingham Small Arms Company ( see also BSA Rifles), as indeed is true post 1952 for those rifles more recently falling into the classic class. 0000001196 00000 n The Pedersoli Boarbuster lever-action rebuilds its own look: the Boarbuster Mark II rifle retains the classic 86/71 action while offering modern features, designed to face the worst possible environment conditions. By the time the Shortland pattern musket was standardized, the "tear drop"-shaped finials found on the Long Land Pattern Bess had been eliminated in favor of a simple point. H\j0~ You must enable JavaScript to remove this banner. endstream endobj 39 0 obj <> endobj 40 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 41 0 obj <>stream The Gibbs Deluxe Target Rifle features an octagon-to-round blued steel barrel, checkered and oil finished walnut stock with pistol grip, and premium wood butt plate and nose cap. The mark was modified to that shown in Figure II, with D to the left representing 1953. and the B to the right identifying the Birmingham Proof House. Need to specify this is a walnut gun. 0000050991 00000 n Metallic nails are supplied in the kit version to create drawings and ornamentation as desired. Many, but not all, of our pages carry date information on the various rifles illustrated or discussed, where it has been possible to be sure of data. We may never know the answer, but can meanwhile entertain ourselves dreaming up such explanations. 0000008989 00000 n 0000012886 00000 n (BS) P.IVA - 00588030981 / C.F. In North America at the end of the Civil War, many people moved west in search of new opportunities; this movement called for the need to provide more and more food for everyone, without depending on supplies from the East. This section includes rifles, carbines and pistols supplied to the French and European armies between the 2nd half of the 18th century and the 2nd half of the 19th century, actually involving the years of the Revolutionary Wars and of the First French Empire. The use of modern metals meeting the most stringent metallurgical standards, rigorous selection of stock wood, the use of advanced production technologies and quality control techniques, guarantee Pedersoli's guns are produced to the highest quality standard. Pricing varies based on the plate chosen. The lock moldings of a stock Pedersoli Brown Bess. Markings: The left side of the frame has two Italian proof marks and the "CP" date code. More specifically, the Boarbuster Mark II is available in .45/70 Government and .444 Marlin two hard-hitting calibers offering higher first-shot kill probability against wild hogs and other large-sized preys. 0000078548 00000 n They're rounded where the should be squared, and pointed where the should be rounded. Such research is a major part of the joy of owning, collecting and shooting classic or historic rifles. Discover the entire Pedersoli world: excellent accuracy in target shooting disciplines, discover a different and more fulfilling hunt, let yourself be fascinated by the special editions of collectible guns and even further towards cinematography and historical re-enactment. This section is dedicated to technical tips on ammunition and, through short videos, operational tips on loading and cleaning muzzle-loading guns. 0000038284 00000 n BLock plate re-engraved with correct "TOWER" marking. Polish to Armory Bright. Post-War rifles such as the BSA Model 12/15 will not carry this mark. Early Long Land Pattern Brown Bess muskets were engraved with the maker's name and the date of manufacture on the lock plate, however by the time the Short Land Pattern musket was adopted, there were growing complaints among the soldiers who did not want to be issued guns with early dates, as they assumed the guns were old and worn out. xref (BS) P.IVA - 00588030981 / C.F. The blued barrels are slightly choked and chrome lined. 1922/23 - B; 1923/24 - C; 1924/25 - D; 1925/26 - E; 1926/27 - F; 1927/28 - G; 1928/29 - H; 1929/30 - J; 1930/31 - K; 1931/32 - L; 1932/33 - M; 1933/34 - N; 1934/35 - O; 1935/36 - P; 1936/37 - R; 1937/38 - S; 1938/39 - T; 1939/40 - U; 1940/41 - V. The alphabet was restarted several years post-war in 1950 with A, but now each letter change was made at the beginning of the year. product where possible, and charges a fee which is donated to one or other of his chosen charities. -Ec]]`iBd[&QE~t|J3Wva64v0-uy6Owi.x1:y14y=l*^>rv^)eO>S^)zy^Qp.6CTZ=_"qU[f!=xKw2"+pMlb/}-g%0_/3LA0G#%gC_`uC/}uEpV:+kk 0000002293 00000 n Lever-action rifles chambered in classic calibers such as .45/70 Government (1873) and .444 Marlin (1964) are still pretty popular worldwide particularly for wild boar hunting a type of hunting whose enthusiasts know all too well that these two calibers are best appreciated through lever-action rifles. This rifle is equipped with an elevation and windage adjustable Creedmoor rear sight and spirit-level tunnel front sight with windage adjustment micrometer screw. The lock plates on reproduction enfields are not historically accurate; the color case is not done right and the stampsare not correct. T^;y} 4E Thus they are usually very obviously stamped on the appropriate pressure-bearing parts where thay can easily be seen. Lock plate stamped with incorrect contractor name and date. December 20, 2013 in SASS Wire, Here are the codes for knowing when your Italian-manufactured firearm was made (proof date), This is from an Italian shotgun Website: shotguns.se/html/italy.htm, http://www.dakotaskipper.net/ebay/Italian_Proof_Date_Codes_1945_-_2030.pdf. . y}Qgf5k#g36rf0LB[f5N3k@d.uLp \T0L1V Another historically accurate reproduction from Davide Pedersoli, the Pennsylvania rifle features a one-piece oil finished walnut stock, rust brown finish, and double set trigger. Recreating a history of more than 150 years, our models represent for collectors, shooters and hunters a wide range of guns, short and long, military and civil, that characterize the historic period between the 1730s and the 1890s. My wife and grand kids and my kids. Click the image to see the full catalogue, See also NOTES ON GUN BARREL PROOF by the LONDON & BIRMINGHAM PROOF HOUSES, Click here This mark was followed by the image of an anvil with PEDERSOLI above it in . Hunting-wise lever-action stands to rifles just like pump-action stands to shotguns: a traditional, tried-and-true, mechanically simple design for robust, reliable firearms perfectly capable to handle rough use and hot ammunition loads. The inside of the rifle barrels' forend iron is marked "020". 0000057470 00000 n The problem here is that, unlike silver hallmarking, the Proof House codes were only introduced in 1921 and have been only intermittently applied since then, almost on the whim of the Proof Master incumbent at any particular time. We draw file off the Italian markings and serial number from the barrel and re-stamp the serial number out-of-sight. This is rarely seen. 0000078152 00000 n There is therefore an undeniable possibility that year letters after 1958 may each represent dates that should be advanced one year, with "Z" falling in 1975, although this would then conflict with the 1975 commencement of the next series. The Kentucky rifle evolved from German hunting guns and was a major rival of the Brown Bess in its time. About 50-60 million buffaloes roamed freely on the great plains; buffalo hunting thus became a way to make quick money. The Extra Deluxe models are enriched with floral engravings and English scrolls on locks, tang, and trigger guard, feature hand selected walnut stocks with checkering fore and aft, and receive rust brown finish on the barrels. Available with a rust browned finish, rifled octagonal barrel, American maple or walnut stock, brass trigger guard and butt plate, color cased locks and fittings, and double set triggers. 0000039439 00000 n Our custom hand-engraved plates are exact copies of original London Contract plates. MxlqeohGu- Ky. Proof , View and Black Powder or Nitro-Proof marks have to be easily visible to, for instance, the purchaser of a firearm. 0000001791 00000 n A famously inseparable friend of American mountain men and explorers, the walnut Hawken arose from the need for a rifle more practical in size and capability than the longer length and smaller caliber Pennsylvania rifles that preceded it. The hand selected walnut stock receives fine checkering on both grip and forend. I'd bet that CE was skipped as well (as are all "G" combos). The use of modern metals meeting the most stringent metallurgical standards, rigorous selection of stock wood, the use of advanced production technologies and quality control techniques, guarantee Pedersolis guns are produced to the highest quality standard. - Via Artigiani, 57 25063 Gardone V.T. The only exception to this is a comparatively recent situation in which the acquirer of a historically important firearm that may have been re-imported, and hitherto have carried no London or Birmingham proving mark, scan request, when that arm is sent for the necessary proof that, the marks are put out of sight, under woodwork for example, in order that the original appearance of a valuable piece is not spoiled.. Notice the "tear drop" finials behind the lock. 0000052548 00000 n 0000008415 00000 n - The Golden Century by John Knibbs. Pedersoli/Navy Arms Short Land Pattern Brown Bess (w/ lock plate) Remove visible Italian Markings and relocate the Serial number to the bottom of the barrel. 0000005942 00000 n The number below identified the inspector. 0000001485 00000 n 0000001770 00000 n By Defarbed Armisport Enfield: Serial number relocated to the bottom of the barrel,Italian proofmarks removed, barrel polished and correct London Proof Marks applied. The Deluxe version is enriched with hand finished engravings in style identical to those found on the original, covering lock, breech plug, tang, and trigger guard in fine English pattern. 0000037734 00000 n Home; About. The work is then blended into the rest of the stock and the wrist and butt stock a re-profiled to match the originals. Do remember, though, that date information coded with proof and Proof-House inspection, viewing or identification marks, does not necessarily coincide with the date of manufacture. The checkered and oil finished European walnut stock is completed with an English style cheek piece, while metal is treated to color case hardening. Thanks for posting those codesI use them quite often to make sure the correct parts are ordered. %%EOF rifles the Proof mark is only on the barrel (and on the action falling-block), and the third mark on the barrel is the 'NP' mark for Nitro-Proof, also below the crown. FOOD, We then polish the area back to an Armory Bright luster. 38 0 obj <> endobj All right reserved | Pedersoli Davide & C. snc - Via Artigiani . 0000002445 00000 n After: Bluing stripped off and barrel polished to armory bright. The finished plate is a superb copy of the original Short Land 'Besses. As far as civilian rifles are concerned, some manufacturers have their own dating systems, with, for example, prefixes or suffixes to serial numbers providing that information. 0000001474 00000 n eCommerce Software by 3dcart. proof marks . However, if an estimate of the rifle's age from other sources closely matches the date marks, then you probably have pinned down when it was made within a year or so. | H\n@~9&D 80@,2+Jk (k. Note that this is a pre-WWII rifle. The Hawkens larger bore and excellent accuracy ensured westward-bound explorers had a rifle that would decisively handle any beast encountered along the trail. The tang of the receiver has a serial number that starts with SH. This model is equipped with a fast twist 1:24 50 caliber barrel to provide maximum performance to all modern hunting projectiles. The dating of locks was not revived again until the 19th Century; meaning that all British military Shortland Pattern Muskets (with the exception of those made at Dublin Castle for the Irish and Scottish) are marked "TOWER". We are so confident in the authenticity of our stock recontouring, that we even photographed one of our defarbed enfields side-by-side next to an original gun so that all can see, beyond a shadow of a doubt, thatour stock re-shaping is the highest quality. See also the BSA RIFLES IDENTIFICATION TABLE, BSA SMALL-BORE RIFLES . and . ENFIELD SMALL-BORE TRAINING RIFLES, plus NOTES ON GUN BARREL PROOF by the LONDON & BIRMINGHAM PROOF HOUSES. All right reserved | Davide Pedersoli S.r.l. THINGS THAT GO BANG! The finished lock moldings - the tear drop is eliminated and shaped to a point, and thewholelock. Date marks for the London Proof House did not commence until 1972 and are therefore of limited value in dating classic rifles. | First, the "GRICE" stamp is carefully filed in with weld, then the markings are filed off the tail of the lock plate, before the area is re-polished back to its original "armory bright" luster. We then polish the area back to an . 0000039738 00000 n gSchf41,%0&nMF;RD}|MY3-!!6m"m._Z8eGW7F]_[jGFS/`L{U\_&?4c@4xhZ+FGmLQA!^D9`xk'3'SL`AbE39a1Xl72t1Hl>|l lX3r7 @^o5I+u`,cB|H^iaPcbxW|)skz5UXx?8|qAo:"QUvbsd,!BD_Z6R'z~oAWF|1b+Q5,J[D:Spx%Ojoqo[$4gxcX-)I._[2$)Kfk4Z?X-DNP[I1bv(~SE_m6#O. Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 The two markings are shown below, the International to the left, and Century to the right. 0000007642 00000 n This section includes some long guns mostly used in America during the Indipendence War as well as in the following decades. This so-called "secret" marking system was as follows, with the marks illustrated below applying as indicated. 0000057983 00000 n b` I"G3M9YCNxB5)f(1TVVA |7dZgM gBg >noPow l+zyU"^-0x5LH2O4~3z1RuYC.5,CJc38Z"(:o0IoJ(V-7Lvh{_.#DAh8 9401" and has Italian proof marks. Privacy policy g The protective film is water proof and scratch resistant in a superior manner than normal camo films on the market can offer. 0000011827 00000 n However, for those wanting to bring the historical accuracy of their Brown Bess defarb "to the next level". Original Enfields never had color case hardening on their bands. The Pedersoli Boarbuster Mark II is the most modern lever-action hunting rifle to come out of Italy. A sliding safety switch is located right behind the hammer itself, at thumb reach, easy and quick to operate by left-hand and right-hand shooters alike. After 2 long years marked by a world-wide pandemic filled with catastrophe, limitations, deprivations, and social upheaval, we were finally able to hug old friends and meet new ones, the MLAIC athletes who proved themselves, once again, competing at two different European locations, during the summer month of August 2022. endstream endobj startxref We use cookies on this website, our and third parties, to enhance your user experience. Fortunately, many of these scholars make their work available to the public in reference books, and details of a number of the most useful ones are to be found in our Bibliography. 0000003864 00000 n Sights are accompanied by a set of 15 interchangeable inserts. BICBWmaybe a call to PIetta or Uberti would solve the mystery?? The earliest was a diamond inside a circle. The checkered and oil finished European walnut stock is completed with an English style cheek piece, while metal is treated to color case hardening. "The Broad Arrow", and "The Lee-Enfield Story by Ian Skennerton, afford many specifics of manufacturers' and unit codes and proof marks, and of rifles of Enfield origin respectively. Before: The front lock panel is uneven and undefined. Not exactly perfect for high-magnification optics, but perfect for other devices more apt for battue hunting such as low-magnification riflescopes, red dot or reflex sights.. Peacekeepers, Molalla River Rangers, ORANGE COUNTY REGULATORS,UP THE CREEK GANG ,LIFE MEMBER OF JACKSON HOLE REGULATORS,DOOLEY GANG,PRAYER POSSE, Robbers Roost Vigilantes, Dammit Gang, RO II, Ozark Posse, Southern Missouri Rangers, Bear Creek Volunteers, Dooley Gang, Geezer Gang. e"GK((((JYWo b>G{9NLc>O4N&+ n2 | Cookie preferences, 10 Years Collection Commemorative pistols, 10 Years Collection Commemorative muskets. Pedersoli/Navy Arms Short Land Pattern Brown Bess (w/ lock plate). Ridgecrest, PRoC (Peoples Republic of California). The 1795 Springfield and the 1816 Harper's Ferry, inspired by the . 0000011024 00000 n A faithful Davide Pedersoli reproduction of one of the most famous rifles in the field of precision target shooting. 0000009592 00000 n It utilizes a rear ghost ring style sight to give the fastest possible sight acquisition. This shotgun is stocked in walnut. Co. civilian production of target and sporting rifles, then purchase a copy of " B.S.A. 0000036933 00000 n The keenest researchers will search manufacturers' records where such are archived or available. I pray for all on the wire and all that I shoot with.After this last fight with cancer that my wife and GOD and all of you that prayed for her.Things change your outlook some. 0000080946 00000 n eCommerce Software by 3dcart. Rigorous, in terms of historical authenticity, they boast acceptance by the American association N.S.S.A .. 0000052569 00000 n This is nothing new, and proof-house date marks from years past may still not indicate the rifle's date of manufacture.

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